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Job Description:

Overview

We are seeking a Production Technician to join our team at our Jefferson City distribution facility. This position will primarily consist of performing preventative maintenance on assigned equipment as required and performing routine maintenance on equipment. This may include installing equipment, performing testing on equipment, making adjustments and repairs to equipment and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

o Make repairs and perform preventative maintenance on a variety of warehouse equipment with some supervision

o A general understanding hand and power tools

o Troubleshoot issues on equipment to efficiently identify problems with some assistance

o Locates sources of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation

o Identify, remove, repair or replace defective parts as directed

o Maintains parts and supplies/inventories as directed

o Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures

o Perform routine maintenance around the buildings such as fixing cosmetic damage

o Operates all types of powered industrial vehicles, including boom lift and sweeper/scrubber

o Work in non-climatically controlled environment throughout the year

o Ability to read and understand a Safety Data Sheet

o Must be able to read and comprehend work requests and be able to communicate well with others

o General understanding of the fire system and notify management of issues

Qualifications

Qualifications

o Previous experience in a factory or manufacturing setting is preferred

o Must pass a company-paid drug screen.

o Must be able to lift up to 70 lbs.

o Must have minimal understanding of Plumbing, Carpentry, Hydraulics, Pneumatics, Painting, and Electrical skills.

o Possess good oral and written communication skills.

o Reading and basic understanding of math required

o Work flexible hours and overtime as requested

o Demonstrated ability to complete tasks with some direction, and self-assign new tasks

o Skilled in the use of some hand and power tools

o Must possess a valid driver’s license.

o Must be able to work in high elevations with the use of Personal Protective Equipment as required

_Equal Opportunity Employer – Disability and Veteran_

Time Type:

Full time

Job Type:

Regular

Job Family Group:

Distrib & Matls Mgmt

Location Region/State:

Missouri

EEO Statement:

Scholastic is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our policy is clear: there shall be no discrimination on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, pregnancy, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, or status as a disabled veteran or Vietnam veteran. Those factors shall not influence the determination of qualifications for a job or other opportunity within the company. Further, all personnel actions (such as compensation, tuition aid, benefits, transfers, promotions, and dismissals, company-sponsored training, social and recreational programs) shall be administered without discrimination.

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